Christina J. McDermott (AKA “Mrs. Doubtfire”), of Shohola, Pa., passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. at her sister’s home in Milford, Pa. She was 77.
Christine was born on March 19, 1942, in Glasgow, Scotland, to the late James and Christina (Cairns) McDermott.
She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Fetter.
Christina truly had a passion for life. She was always an independent free spirit, moving to America alone when she was just 18. She was a compassionate and caring woman who would do anything for those she loved. Christina spent her early twenties living in Brooklyn and operating a bar she owned in Astoria.
She moved to Shohola after meeting her husband, Eddie. She spent 20 years working in customer service at the local Wal-Mart and cherished the friendships she made during her tenure. You could often find her singing some of her favorite songs behind the service desk. In her free time, she enjoyed caring for her cats, indoor and stray, as well as cruising to tropical destinations with her sister. She was known for her exceptional culinary as well as mixology skills and lived her life in search of the perfect Margarita. She has been described by her friends and family as both a “powerhouse” and a “force of nature” and will be missed by many.
Survivors include her sister, Catherine Hood, and husband, Kenneth; brother, James McDermott and wife, Margaret; sister-in-law, Frances McDermott; niece, Jamie Hood and her fiancé, Brett Ast; brother-in-law, Paul Fetter and his 12 siblings; as well as many other beloved nieces and nephew.
Her brother Michael McDermott preceded her in death.
Visitation was held at the Stroyan Funeral Home in Milford on Feb 4. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Dingmans Township, Pa., on Feb. 5 with the Rev. John B. Boyle officiating.
Cremation was to be private at the convenience of the family at MacLennan Hall Crematorium, Milford, Pa.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pike County Humane Society, P.O. Box 255, Milford, PA 18337.